Round-Up of Helpful Resources: A Few of YOUR Favorite Things…

Hey there, I notice you and I’m paying attention. I’m listening so I can hear what you love. I want to do everything I can to help you embrace who you are and become all you’re created to be. So here’s a list of what you’ve said is most helpful…

In ten years of blogging no other post even comes close to being this loved. And, good news, I’m going to be writing a lot more for and about introverts! When I did a survey here I discovered about 75% of you are introverts—much higher than the percentage in the general population. I am too (INFJ). And even if you’re not an introvert, you likely love, lead or share life with one so the content will be helpful to you too. I believe being an introvert isn’t a struggle, it’s a superpower. Let’s find your cape. Never miss a post: Click here to subscribe.

Your Favorite Books

What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days
I got this for a friend who was going through a hard time and she loved it too. No matter what you’re going through this book is one you’ll keep and read often. I read through it twice and still pick it up when I’m facing a hard day. – Judith (Already read it? Try my newest devo: Hope Your Heart Needs)

You’re Already Amazing
I’m the leader of a bible study group of about 20 women (ages 20’s – 70’s) and we did this as a study. This was our first encounter with Holley Gerth and her books. This is a fantastic study for any age group of women who want to grow in their relationship with God by understanding His TRUTH, learning about who you are, God’s plan for your life, and discovering where and how you can serve in the Body of Christ/the Church. You will be amazed as you discover how amazing God made you! – Teri (You made this book a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Thank you!)

Fiercehearted
This book is, quite possibly, the most powerful book I’ve read. The impact on my life and thoughts has been monumental. I know I’ll reread this many, many times. – Marie

Your Favorite Graphic

What I Hope Will Be Your New Favorite

I’m launching a podcast called More than Small Talk with my dear friends and fellow writers Suzanne Eller and Jennifer Watson in partnership with KLRC. The first episode is already available! You can find it on KLRC or your favorite podcast app. Click on the following links for iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and TuneIn.

Comments

I truly love an introvert and it can be hard at times. I am also partly introverted. Not a big fan of crowds. Can’t wait to hear the podcast. Sounds like it will be interesting. We as Christians need to do more than small talk with this world. We need to get down & tell them the truth of God’s love. I believe time is nearing the end & we need to get all our friends & family into Heaven.

This was my favourite thing of all the many wonderful things you wrote last year: ‘If we want to be part of God’s purposes today, then we simply love Him, others, and ourselves. That means standing at the kitchen sink washing dishes can be worship. It means that another diaper changed can be an act of sacred service. It means the work project done well can be an offering. It means we don’t have to find purpose only “out there.” It can also be “right here.”’
You are such a gift, Holley!

Thank you for bringing up that Introvert post again, Holley. It helps me to make more sense of myself as an introvert. I hope I can learn to make it less of a struggle and more of a superpower. I’m looking forward to your writing more about it. I am very hard on myself. It’s easy for me to encourage others, but inwardly I’m always criticizing myself. I try to see myself through Jesus’ eyes, but I always seem to gravitate to the lies within me. I just listened to the “Dare To Be Who You Are” podcast. I need to work more on that this year instead of always comparing myself with others and falling short. I’m looking forward to hearing more podcasts. Have a blessed 2019!

Thank you for your emails. They are a real blessing. I’m struggling to be truly honest. Having lost both my parents and brother-in-law in the last two years it’s been very tough.
I’ve been under attack physically too and though I do love God so much and my family my faith has been tested beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. Thank you for listening though x

As the New Year begins my husband and I face his diagnosis of prostate cancer. His surgery will take place on January 29th. Doctors assure us it was found early. I am hopeful that I can provide support he needs at this waiting time and post surgery. I have freed myself from everything except my job as a school bus driver to be available for him when he needs me. I know I made the right decision for once, to postpone my volunteer work. About 18 years ago I (we!) went through the hell of my deep depression. I clung to his faith when I had none. Now, I want to be the encourager and rock that he was to me.
And as for the understanding of me being an introvert, I am looking forward to growing in this. I never heard this referred to as a “superpower”, I always wish I wasn’t. Never been good at “small talk”. I like to skip that and go right to the important parts…and usually one on one with a person, no crowds for me. Thank you for helping us understand ourselves more!

I have to say that “What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days” has been a resource I return to time and time again when I’m struggling. It’s a great reminder of
how much I’m loved and cared for especially when things look hopeless. I’ve given the book away to friends who were also struggling hoping it will bless them also.

I’m definitely an introvert. God has given me gifts to communicate through music and writing and being an introvert allows time and a place for using those gifts. So I don’t consider being an introvert a bad thing.

Thanks so much for all you do to encourage women, especially us introverts.

My husband and daughter are introverts and I am interested in reading about living with introverts.
What is written about living with extroverts? I’m about to retire, and honestly I’m dreading it. My husband has been retired for a few years and is several years older than I am, so I feel like I need to retire for us. As I age (and live with my people) I’m moving closer toward introvert, but that’s not ME. I need people, I need to help people, I need to talk with and be with people. I’m feeling like an old hermit, and it’s depressing and causing anxiety. Wow. I’ve never verbalized this before.
What’s out there for introverts to learn to understand extroverts?

I’m definitely an introvert & so much better ‘one on one’ but lately Gods been gently leading me out if my comfort zone more & more. It’s really hard but I want to obey… Why am I like this I wonder so often? I could definitely benefit from a book on this subject! Thanks Holly for talking about this!